Police found a number of low-value items from Wilkinsons, Poundland and Holland and Barrett after searching a woman on November 27, after reports of shoplifting. The shops agreed to resolve the crimes through local resolution.
SPRINTER Sacre's facile success in the Sportingbet Tingle Creek Chase proved the highlight of a four-timer for Lambourn trainer Nicky Henderson at Sandown. On a memorable afternoon for the Seven Barrows handler, he also teamed up with stable jockey
An increase in the numbers of people attending accident and emergency departments plus the approval of a new drug to treat an eye condition have led to an overspend in Wiltshire’s health budget. Figures up to the end of October show that Wiltshire
Sherston Post Office and shop owners Paul and Gail Mather are celebrating after being shortlisted for a national award. The Countryside Alliance Awards, nicknamed the Rural Oscars, announced their finalists last week, and Sherston’s Post Office
Devizes samba band Oi Sambistas is holding free drumming and dancing workshops in the new year in a bid to attract new members. The two sessions are at Southbroom Junior School on consecutive Tuesdays, January 15 and 22, from 7.15pm-9.30pm. Anyone
A community project to create a Jubilee wood in the parish of All Cannings has had to be rethought after the original location became polluted with sewage. The All Cannings Jubilee Woodland project was planning to plant Sheeppool Meadow with shrubs
A Wiltshire pub landlady was the target of an online fraud in the same week that a new national cyber crime centre was launched. Following Monday’s launch, victims of such offences are being instructed to contact Action Fraud, rather than the
A £25,000 grant from Calne Town Council will allow activities for the elderly, the disabled and toddlers to continue at the town’s leisure centre. The money was allocated to Calne Leisure Centre after a discussion between councillors about next
A project manager has been appointed by NHS Wiltshire, to ensure the change to a new freephone number goes smoothly. The Government is rolling out a UK 111 line for calls about non-emergency medical matters. In Wiltshire, it is due
The landlords of a Chippenham pub are holding a ‘survival party’ to celebrate their first anniversary. Sisters Michelle Ellwood and Liv Cusack, 47, and their respective husbands, Ian, 52, and Ray, 52, went into partnership together at the Packhorse
Melodrama is full of pitfalls. It’s not just a case of piling on the ham – if you don’t approach it with respect and intelligence it won’t work. This most interesting version by Christopher Bond is in safe hands with Ad Hoc, under the direction
The Sherston Old School Community Interest Company, those behind the conversion of the Old School, are looking for a way to thank their donors. One idea, suggested in the Sherston Cliffhanger, is to put a bell that could be placed in the currently
Telling ghost stories used to be a popular pastime, but now seems mainly the province of teenagers at sleepovers or on camping trips. Being told a story is also something largely confined to childhood. I was left marvelling at the talents of two
A Violinist and pianist, who performed the jaunty signature tune, adapted from the TV series, offered a perfect prelude to this comedy, Come On, Jeeves! at the Memorial Hall, Royal Wootton Bassett last week. Neil Edwards was excellent as Jeeves
Wharf Theatre, Devizes. Anyone who was charmed by the film, based on the book by West Country writer Dick King-Smith, is likely to love Babe the Sheep Pig. Mr King-Smith’s story revolves around a lonely piglet won in a raffle at a local fair
Westonbirt will host American rock band Blondie next summer as part of the Forestry Commission’s Forest Live concert programme. Founded by singer Deb-orah Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, the band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and
CHIPPENHAM Town chief Nathan Rudge says that defender Mani Randhawa is still some time away from making his long-awaited return to action with the Bluebirds. The former Calne Town man impressed in his first season at Hardenhuish Park but has yet
Devizes Town Hall was packed for the inaugural concert of Devizes Musical Theatre: Footlights. A vibrant youth section is the goal of the group, as it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2015. Under the direction of Liz Sharman and the musical direction
Sanata's grotto at Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, is the biggest it has ever been. This year it has taken over an entire empty shop and has a new feature, an elves’ craft workshop set up by local businessman Ben Gregory. Mr Gregory
After 22 years in the photography business Ken and Jayne Hall have decided to close their shop in Calne. Mr and Mrs Hall, who own the Hallmark Photography store in The Pippin, say the onset of online shopping has changed the photography industry
